MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
oil leak from sump.
water / coolant leak poss; water pump.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre worn badly on inner edge
rear shoes need servicing [handbrake only]
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre worn badly on inner edge
rear shoes need servicing [handbrake only]
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LJ51 XVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LJ51 XVW registered?
LJ51 XVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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